Gateway Theatre presents Little Onion Puppet Company's Otosan, February 17 to 22
Heartwarming family adventure is told through puppetry, real wildlife projections, and an original score
Otosan. Photo by Chelsey Stuyt
Following the overwhelming response to last year’s Vancouver International Children’s Festival show, Gateway Theatre presents Otosan, a beautiful tale of family connection and adventure, from February 17 to February 22.
Created by Little Onion Puppet Company, this extraordinary performance features stunning puppetry, real wildlife projections, and an original score that captivates audiences of all ages, from parents to young kids. This event is suitable for viewers ages four and up.
Otosan follows Shizu, a curious young girl who hides in her father’s suitcase and unexpectedly joins him on a journey to the remote North. Her father, a gruff wildlife videographer, is forced to confront the challenges of both his work and his relationship with his daughter as they encounter snowy owls, white wolves, and grizzly bears. The story unfolds as a heartwarming exploration of love, communication, and the bonds that tie families together.
Shizuka Kai, Randi Edmundson, and Jess Amy Shead are the minds behind Otosan; Kai and Edmundson are performing the show at Gateway Theatre alongside June Fukumura and Lisa Goebel. Inspired by the real-life experiences of co-creator Kai and her wildlife-videographer father, Otosan blends personal storytelling with breathtaking visuals and an immersive musical score.
Otosan. Photo by Chelsey Stuyt
Otosan was created with the support of Deaf consultants Caroline Hébert and Ladan Sahraei to ensure inclusion of people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. To further enhance accessibility, ASL interpretation of the pre-show speech will be available at all performances. There will also be ASL interpretation provided at the talkback on February 22 at 10 am.
A relaxed performance will be held on February 22 at 1 pm. Relaxed performances are for audience members who would benefit from a less-restrictive viewing environment. The show will be adjusted to reduce sensory intensity, and viewers are welcome to make noise, use their phones, and move around as needed.
Public performances are taking place on Family Day (February 17) as well as from February 19 to 22. School bookings are also available from February 19 to 21 at 10 am and 1 pm.
For more information and tickets to see the show, visit Gateway Theatre.
Post sponsored by Gateway Theatre.
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